Promoting a Peak in the Carbon Emissions of the Building Sector Read more about Promoting a Peak in the Carbon Emissions of the Building Sector This presentation gives an overview of the importance of addressing the need for energy efficiency for a carbon emissions peak.
EDGE Practical Steps for Zero Carbon Buildings Read more about EDGE Practical Steps for Zero Carbon Buildings This presentation gives an overview of EDGE process on zero carbon certification and their support to green building growth.
Governance for Co-Control in China and Beyond: Steps Toward a One Atmosphere Approach Read more about Governance for Co-Control in China and Beyond: Steps Toward a One Atmosphere Approach This presentation gives an overview of the benefits of co-benefits or co-control relevant to domestic needs and global environmental issues.
Benefits of Centralized Heating - Cooling Solutions for Low Carbon Development in Asian Cities Read more about Benefits of Centralized Heating - Cooling Solutions for Low Carbon Development in Asian Cities This presentation gives an overview of the benefits of centralized district heating or cooling system for low carbon development.
The Road to Net-Zero in the Context of a Clean and Resilient Recovery Read more about The Road to Net-Zero in the Context of a Clean and Resilient Recovery Net-zero target. The UK was the first major industrialized country to set a net-zero target for 2050. This was a major theme of COP 26 and, we believe, of UNFCCC climate action going forward. We contributed to a discussion and:
The Opportunities and Challenges for Climate Mitigation Actions (NDCs and NAMAs)- The Case of Pakistan Read more about The Opportunities and Challenges for Climate Mitigation Actions (NDCs and NAMAs)- The Case of Pakistan Pakistan is a developing country, despite low emissions, it is ranked fifth when it comes to being affected by the impacts of climate change. During the period 1994-2013, the extreme climate events caused an economic loss of 4 billion USD. Pakistan having ratified Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement is working to achieve the greenhouse gas emission reduction goals set by the two. Currently, there are eight Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) that have been submitted by Pakistan of which six are still seeking support for implementation.
Industrial Decarbonization: The Next Challenge Read more about Industrial Decarbonization: The Next Challenge As per the Paris Agreement at the UNFCC COP of 2015, member states agreed to limit global warming to 2 °C versus pre-industrial levels. Based on this member states have set up targets under Intended Nationally Determined Contributions(NDCs).
Enhancing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by Developing Energy Roadmaps Read more about Enhancing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by Developing Energy Roadmaps This presentation gave an overview of the global and regional progress in climate action and emphasized the need for an integrated approach to 2030 energy transition. It also discussed the National Expert SDG Tool for Energy Planning (NEXSTEP), an online tool to help develop national SDG7 roadmap and options to achieve NDCs.
MRV for CTF-Funded Projects in the Energy and Transport Sectors: Linkage to the NDC and Implementation of the Paris Agreement in Viet Nam Read more about MRV for CTF-Funded Projects in the Energy and Transport Sectors: Linkage to the NDC and Implementation of the Paris Agreement in Viet Nam The side event at COP25 will present the key findings, outcomes, and lessons learned from the CTF-funded TA in Viet Nam. It also aims to share with the international community of climate change specialists the challenges in operationalizing international guidelines in the context of complex institutional structures for CTF projects on the ground.
ADB Events at COP25 Read more about ADB Events at COP25 Overview of ADB events at the UNFCCC Climate Change Conference (COP25) from 2-13 December 2019 in Madrid, Spain.